West Oxford Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oxford City
West Oxford Bowls Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: West Oxford Recreation Ground, Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BT
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts West Oxford Bowls Club among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ← West Oxford Bowls Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At West Oxford Bowls Club none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to West Oxford Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botley Kebabs Mobile caterer | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Alden's Meatmaster Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Alden's Fishmarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Booker Cash And Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Baxterstorey At Said Business School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Banana Tree Oxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Al-Shami Lebanese Restaurant And Richmond Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about West Oxford Bowls Club
What is West Oxford Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
West Oxford Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 19 March 2024.
Is West Oxford Bowls Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Oxford Bowls Club last inspected?
West Oxford Bowls Club was last inspected on 19 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Oxford Bowls Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Oxford Bowls Club compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and West Oxford Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects West Oxford Bowls Club and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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